ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is noticeably lighter (238g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2899
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 64/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1600. ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate was $1600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.